Here’s what happens when the creative, artistic minds of Newfoundland & Labrador get together to support a great cause. The Janeway Children’s Hospital Telethon will be held this weekend, June 1-2, 2013. Please, whatever your name is … support the Janeway. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLQymQC0BYk]
A huge thank-you to everyone who participated in our contest to win a signed copy of Lesleyanne Ryan’s award-winning novel, Braco. And of course, thanks to Lesleyanne for stopping by my blog! I’m pleased to announce that a signed copy of Braco will be going to Christina Stoffels from the Netherlands! Congratulations Christina!
In October, award-winning writer Lesleyanne Ryan published her debut novel, Braco. At the time, I interviewed Ryan about her publishing experiences. Last week, I had the great privilege of sitting with her again to discuss her Atlantic Book Awards nomination, her blog tour and life as an author. (At the end of this blog, you’ll have a chance to enter to win a signed copy of Braco, so read on!) Lesleyanne
Last week, I experimented with running a poll on the blog. I asked whether people preferred the books they read to have happy endings, or satisfying endings that made sense with the plot and general arc of the story. Turns out, 2/3 of the people who voted chose the satisfying ending. The caveat being that it sometimes depends on the genre – happily ever after (HEA) is par for the
I’ve always been a sucker for a happy ending. I want the guy to get the girl. I root for the underdog. I long for the rags to become riches. Lately though I’ve become bored by stories that neatly tie up every loose end. It feels like lazy writing. It smacks of cliché. Worst of all, it’s predictable. I blame it on turning 40. My body is falling apart, so
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